President Taye Atske Selassie and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed grief over the death of Zegeye Asfaw, a commissioner with the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission.
President Taye Atske Selassie expressed deep sorrow over the death of Zegeye Asfaw, commissioner at the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission.
In a social media message, the president recalled that Asfaw made key contributions to securing land rights for Ethiopian farmers.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also conveyed his condolences, noting Asfaw's prior service as a minister and his role in the dialogue commission until his passing.
The prime minister described Asfaw as a strong father figure who supported the disadvantaged throughout his life.